Which of the following set of properties belong to `PCI_(5)?`

Options

A. `sp^(3)`, tetrahedral , 4 valence shell pairs of electrons
B. `sp^(3)d`, trigonal bipyramidal , 5 valence shell pairs of electrons
C. `sp^(3)d^(2)`, octahedral , 6 valence shell pairs of electrons
D. `sp^(3)d` , square planar , 4 valence shell pairs of electron

Answer

B

Explanation

Valence shell electronic configuration of

Since there is no lone pair of electorns on P atoms, `PCl_(5)` has the expected trigonal bipyramidal shape.